Child Care Facilities

The childcare facility could be subject to an emergency situation affecting the facility or as part of a larger scale event. The director and staff are responsible for the safety of children, and will coordinate actions and/or requirements with community public safety officials and parents/guardians.

The impact of an emergency on children can have lasting effects on their well being. Caregivers and families must manage the response to the emergency as well as helping children cope with their feelings, fear and needs during and after the emergency. Respecting the child's feelings, and involving them where possible in recovery activities can reduce stress and anxiety.

The intent of this plan is to assist the staff in responding to emergency situations, provide information to family members concerning emergency planning, and provide a basis for restoration of services. This plan contains emergency response information for the following situations:

Instructions:

The St. Clair County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Website has a section designed specifically for Child Care Facilities. In this section, is a link that allows the on-line entry of information in the attached plan format, with the ability to save the information to your computer, and print it for distribution.

• Child Care Facility Emergency Plan Completion Instructions
• Child Care Facility Emergency Plan (pdf) (doc)
• Child Care Facility Emergency Plan: Action Steps (pdf) (doc)
• Child Care Facility Continuity of Operations Plan (Coming Soon)